Tag: Nikon VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 CX

One of my favorite flowers is the fremontodendron californicum, a small scrubby bush that blossoms with beautiful yellow flowers in the spring. I took this picture from some distance, trying to capture the flower. Much to my surprise, I also got an unseen (to my eyes at the distance) bee.

“Stop!” cried the mama fish, “Or you will get lost.” But the three little fishies didn’t want to be bossed The three little fishies went off on a spree, And they swam and they swam right out to the sea

Succulents are plants you love or hate. I rather like them, especially when they begin to flower – then they can produce wild and wonderful extensions of themselves. To me, they seem almost indestructible. In a succulent garden, care must be given to the plants, just as in any garden, to ensure they look their best. I took this picture with the 70-300mm on the V1, and did post in LR, DxO Optics Pro 10, and a bit of spit.

I went to the local park that has a small lake in it, all with the intent to try to capture birds with the V1 and the 70-300mm lens. The lake had a fence around it, and the egrets that nest in the trees were not to be seen. Waterfowl of various waddling varieties were out, as were a flock of pigeons, but I didn’t get too much I liked. People, though, were fun!

This was taken handheld to see how the Nikon 1 70-300mm VR f4.5-5.6 CX lens would do. The lens was extended to 300mm, giving it the equivalent of 810mm.

My handheld technique needs some work; I also need to choose one or multiple focal points (haven’t made that decision yet! gotta practice more!). Also, these bicyclists came out of nowhere, so I’d say I was lucky to get the shots I did.